Flying New Zealand National Championships 2021 West Melton Airfield 15 - 21 February
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Flying New Zealand
National Championships 2021
West Melton Airfield 15 - 21 February
PRESENTED BY
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HOSTED BY THE CANTERBURY AERO CLUB INC
Enjoy your visit to our West Melton airfield and stunning Canterbury
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Welcome from the President
of the
Canterbury Aero Club
Please enjoy yourself during your visit to our West Melton airfield.
The Canterbury Aero Club is delighted to be hosting you and is
keen to ensure your visit is satisfactory in every respect.
There has been an immense effort by a great team of volunteers
which I am sure is going to result in a well-run competition en-
hanced by traditional Canterbury hospitality.
We have organised a social programme which will provide plenty of
opportunity to renew old friendships and to meet and make new
ones.
We especially welcome the Young Eagles who might be experienc-
ing their very first National event of this scale and I hope everyone
can go out of their way to involve them and make them feel wel-
come.
West Melton has its quirks with unusual circuit heights and pat-
terns and February is Nor-West season.
Much work has gone into preparation of the airfield and the sur-
rounding competition areas. Every effort has been made to ensure
that the events run as well as possible. The competition is going to
be strong and challenging but I am sure that this will serve to bring
out the best in you. Best of luck to all competitors.
Canterbury has much to offer the visitor. The Central City is
emerging from the chaos of the earthquakes and there is much to
explore that is new.
If you can find the time, excursions, whether by air or road, to
places such as Hanmer Springs, the Ashburton Aviation Museum
and around Banks Peninsula are very worthwhile.
Please let me know if you have any concerns at all. And above all
be safe and have fun.
Now, “Let the competition begin.”
Geoff Brodie - President
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A Welcome
From
Flying NZ
A friendly welcome to all attendees of the Flying New Zealand national champion-
ships presented by Avionics Canterbury Wide.
Canterbury Aero Club is hosting our annual event based at West Melton Airfield,
with some competition activity being held at close-by aerodromes. Canterbury have
spent the whole year preparing West Melton aerodrome, organising the social
events, and negotiating with the organisations affected by our use of airspace. An
immense thank you to the Canterbury team for all your efforts for all our benefit.
As past hosts, many clubs will be aware of the costs involved in organising an event
of this size. Canterbury has had the forethought to engage a sponsor to offset some
of these costs. Thank you to Avionics Canterbury Wide for answering the call and
assisting the host club.
Most pilots will have at some stage flown in the Canterbury plains and realise the
close proximity of Christchurch International airport to West Melton. Airspace in
this area is very busy and difficult for Flying NZ to use within the parameters of the
airspace. Airways have made concessions to allow as much of our activity as possi-
ble to occur in the skies over West Melton.
The Canterbury team have constructed a robust procedure to make sure that all
activity occurs without incursions into Christchurch airspace. Please take the time
to read the full operational booklet prior to commencing arrival flights to West Mel-
ton for guidance on procedures that will be required. The last thing any of us need
is breaches into airspace risking the concessions provided to allow us to operate our
competitions at West Melton.
Enjoy your time away for our annual national championships. Remember your
sportsmanship and remember to have fun. The competition will be robust being the
nationals, congratulations on the milestone of achieving selection from your indi-
vidual area rallies.
I look forward to meeting with you all once more.
Tony Page President RNZAC (Flying NZ)
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Kia ora Aviators
Selwyn is delighted to be hosting the National Championships this year at the Can-
terbury Aero Club, New Zealand’s largest aero club.
If you’ve not flown around Selwyn before you are in for a treat. From the sprawling
waters of Te Waihora/ Lake Ellesmere in the east, across the Canterbury plains to
the majestic limestone formations at Kura Tāwhiti/Castle hill and into the Southern
Alps the scenery is breath-taking. Our diverse landscape is sure to test your flying
skills and experience.
When you are not airborne you have the option of enjoying the warm hospitality in
in many of the amazing towns across our district.
Take to the water on an airboat ride on the Waimakariri river or relax at the award
winning Melton Estate winery close to the airfield or even make the short hop into
the vibrant City of Christchurch.
I wish you all a safe and successful competition and look forward to meeting as
many of you as I can when I visit.
Ngā mihi - Sam Broughton - Mayor of Selwyn
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
WELCOME TO WEST MELTON AIRFIELD
West Melton Airfield is situated close to the NZCH control zone. We also
have the NZ Army as our neighbours to the SW.
The firing range will be active at most times during the event. Please note
when the orange flag is displaying, this will indicate the range is active.
Please refer to all Notams and your AIP for up to date information.
CHECK-IN UPON ARRIVAL
The arrivals desk will be open from Tuesday morning at 10am.
BREAKFAST
The Canterbury Aero Club is offering a continental or cooked breakfast
each morning from Wednesday through to Saturday. This will be available
from 6.30am. Preference will be given to those who pre-ordered at the
time of registration.
Barista coffee will also be available each morning and during the day.
LUNCH
Lunch is available at midday each day from Wednesday. You should have
pre-ordered this at registration. However there will be limited lunches
available for purchase.
There will also be the option of a BBQ sausage from 11am to 3PM.
Cold drinks will also be available
DINNER
Evening meals are available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights from
6pm. Wednesday is a BBQ, pay on the night. Thursday and Friday nights
dinners should have been pre-ordered on registration. There may be lim-
ited meals available for those who did not pre order.
BAR FACILITIES
The bar will open at the airfield after flying each day. Eftpos facilities will
be available.
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FUEL
Fuel is available on site using a RD Petroleum swipe card or an Air BP card
authorised by RD Petroleum. Authorisation may take up to a week.
Shell is available at Rangiora airfield.
Aircraft must be moved away from the refueling pad as soon as possible
after refueling and must not be left unattended where it can block others
from using the facility.
ENGINEER
Should you need any assistance with repairs, we will have a CAC aircraft
engineer on hand to help you. Please call Mike van Dongen 03 359 2121.
OPERATIONAL GUIDE
West Melton airfield is a MBZ located in busy airspace. Please ensure you
thoroughly read the Nationals Operational Document on the Flying NZ
website, Nationals page.
Aircraft arriving on Tuesday 16th February will require an arrival slot.
Please indicate your desired time on the registration form.
TRANSPORT
If you call RaD rental cars direct and tell them you are with the Nationals
they will give you a discount. Ph: (+64) 03 348 7516 or 0800 73 68 23
WEST MELTON DANGER AREA
The Danger Area, D827, immediately to the West of West
Melton Airfield has permanent status and should not be
flown over below 1350ft AMSL at any time unless you have
confirmed that it is not active.
CHECK WITH A CANTERBURY AERO CLUB INSTRUCTOR!
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THE 2021 NATIONALS OPERATIONAL TEAM
FLYING NZ COMPETITIONS:
EVENT DIRECTOR Paul O’Neill
OFFICER IN CHARGE OF FLYING Ross Sparks
CHIEF AIR JUDGE Aengus Port
CHIEF GROUND JUDGE Steve Noad
DEPUTY GROUND JUDGE Cam Sutherland
SAFETY COMMITTEE
SAFETY OFFICER/CONVENOR Jeremy Ford
MEMBER Ross Sparks
MEMBER Aengus Port
MEMBER Steve Noad
MEMBER Paul O’Neill
MEMBER Stephanie Schwabe
APPEALS COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN Jeremy Ford
OC FLYING Ross Sparks
COMPETITION ADVISORY CHAIRMAN Tony Page
ALPINE FNZ REP Peter King
CHIEF AIR JUDGE Aengus Port
CHIEF GROUND JUDGE Steve Noad
MARKING ROOM
CHIEF SCORER Lisa MacDonald
FLYING NZ
PRESIDENT Tony Page
VICE PRESIDENT Grant Hopewell
INSTRUCTOR COUNCIL Arran Jeffery
NORTHERN REP Cam Sutherland
CENTRAL REP Trish Stephens
COOK STRAIT REP Rodney Maas (not attending)
ALPINE REP Peter King
LAKES REP Tony Page (acting)
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NATIONALS PROGRAMME
MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY
Arrival day only
The airfield will operate normally with 800’ AGL circuits.
Do not exceed 1200’ AGL (1500’ AMSL) See the West Melton Aerodrome
NZWL AIP sheet for details.
THE DANGER AREA D827 WILL BE ACTIVE - CHECK WITH A CAC
INSTRUCTOR - Phone 03 377 6386
Other VFR traffic will be using the airport .
TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY
Practice day
Practice times will be allocated for each type of competition and must be
booked.
BOOK YOUR PRACTICE TIME NOW!
To book a practice slot, please contact Simon Green, simon@cac.co.nz
A big Thank You to our Fly Five Sponsors
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Phone: 0800 800 027
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Ken’s Camera and Video
161 Victoria Street,
Christchurch 8011
Aircraft Logistics Support Ltd
Rangiora Airfield
Rangiora 7400
Phone: 03 310 7290
Giannis Pita Bread
26 Sandyford Street,
Sydenham, Christchurch 8023
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10NATIONALS PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY
8am - Official Opening
Sam Broughton, The Mayor of the Selwyn District Council will officially
open the National Championships.
Wildcard competitions
0630 hrs Breakfast at the Clubhouse commences
0730 hrs Judges briefing in the Hangar
0800 hrs Official opening by the Selwyn District Mayor
0830 hrs Competitor Briefing in the Hangar
0900 hrs Wildcard G M Spence forced landing competitions begin
0915 hrs Oscar Garden Navigation competitions begin
1200 hrs Lunch available at the Clubhouse
1300 hrs Wildcard Sir Francis Boys precision circuit competition begin
1800 hrs BBQ in the Hangar (pay on the night) Bar open after the completion
of all flying.
THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY
Nationals competitions
0630 hrs Breakfast at the Clubhouse commences
0700 hrs Combined Formation Judges and Competitor briefing in the Hangar.
Pairs formation flying commences immediately after.
0730 hrs Combined Judges and Competitor briefing for Nav including Micro-
light, Low flying, Jean Batten. Competitions above begin.
0830 hrs Combined Judges and Competitor briefing for Aerobatics and
Streamer Cutting. Competitions begin immediately after.
1200 hrs Lunch available at the Clubhouse
1300 hrs Competitions continue
1830 hrs Carvery: Maple and Marmalade Glazed Champagne Ham with sal-
ads, in the Hangar. Bar open after flying ends.
NOTE: Competition times and days may vary, depending upon weather
conditions. Competitors must be on the field and available at least one
hour before their competition time. Competitors scheduled early in the day
should have their aircraft ready prior to the briefing.
The competitor flying schedule for each day will be posted at the club-
house the previous day.
11NATIONALS PROGRAMME
Friday 19 FEBRUARY
Circuit and “on field” competitions
0630 hrs Breakfast at the Clubhouse commences
0730 hrs Judges briefing in the Hangar for all Friday competitions
0800 hrs Competitor Briefing in the Hangar for all Friday competi-
tions. Circuit competitions (grid and non grid) including mi-
crolight begin immediately after briefing.
1200 hrs Lunch available at the Clubhouse
1300 hrs Bombing and Life Raft competitions commence as soon as
the circuit competitions are completed
1800 hrs Carvery: Mustard Crusted Roast Beef (GF, DF) and salads.
in the Hangar. Bar opens at the completion of all flying.
Saturday 20 February
Three ship Formation
Gloucester Challenge Trophy
Jay Peters precision circuit for Professional pilots
0630 hrs Breakfast at the Clubhouse commences
0700 hrs Combined Formation and Competitor Judges briefing in the
Hangar
0730 hrs Three ship formation flying commences
0800 hrs Gloucester Challenge briefing in the Hangar followed by
departures as available
0930 hrs Jay Peters briefing
1000 hrs Jay Peters competition begins
1200 hrs Lunch available at the Clubhouse
1930 hrs Presentation Dinner in the Canterbury Aero Club No 1
Hangar - Harewood Aviation Park
25 Aviation Drive
Christchurch International Airport . Bar opens at 6pm.
12AEROBATIC BOX
NOTE: All solo aerobatic competitors will be taken, free of charge, for
a familiaration flight from West Melton to the aerobatic box to
ensure that they are aware of its position and the surrounding
airspace.
13Operational layout when using runway 04
Operational layout when using runway 22
14Operational layout when using runway 29
Operational layout when using runway 11
15Operational layout when using runway 35
Operational layout when using runway 17
16YOUNG EAGLES PROGRAMME
Thursday 18 February
0800 hrs All Young Eagles and their family or friends arrive at West Melton
in the Clubhouse. There will be a meet and greet and briefing on
the activities over the next couple of days.
1000 hrs RNZAF Museum tour
1200 hrs Lunch
1400 hrs Visit to the Air NZ Maintenance Hangar
1800 hrs Carvery Dinner in the West Melton Hangar
Friday 19 February
0730 hrs Young Eagles to meet at West Melton and sit in on pilot briefing
prior to competitions starting for the day.
0900 hrs Pre-flight instruction based on Jean Batten Competition
1000 hrs Young Eagles to be split into groups with one group helping
ground judging on the grid and the other doing the pre-flight
inspection. Once complete, groups will swap over.
1200 hrs Lunch
1300 hrs Briefing on Flight Planning/Navigation
1500 hrs Defect Competition
1800 hrs Carvery Dinner in the West Melton Hangar
Saturday 20February
0900 hrs Young Eagles to sit Aviation Knowledge Exam. This exam will
consist of questions based on the outings and briefings from
Thursday and Friday.
1100 hrs Presentation from Eric Stierna who is an ex US Army Corps Test
Pilot
1200 hrs Lunch
1300 hrs Interview with Pen Mackay (CAA) for a Vector article
1900 hrs Presentation Dinner to be held at the Canterbury Aero Club No 1
Hangar at Christchurch Airport
Remaining distance from grid fences
Vector Official Distance Distance
length (m) threshold remaining
to fence from fence
04 997 243 754
11 636 80 556
17 690 50 640
22 997 115 882
29 636 129 507
35 690 50 640
17WEST MELTON AIRFIELD = NZWL
West Melton airfield was
established in 1971 as an
alternative ab-inito training
area field, just four minutes
flying time from Christchurch
Airport.
Having its main runways
(04/22) and (17/35) well
orientated for the prevailing
winds, it has proved to be a
The original “chalet” at West Melton Airfield
valuable asset.
In 1990 the extension of run-
way 29/11 was completed
and in July 1991 a six aircraft
hangar was commenced,
marking West Melton’s 20th
anniversary. The new hangar
was officially opened for use
in May 1992, with the new
Clubhouse completed in
1994.
Most of the improvements,
except buildings, have been
carried out by volunteer club
members, led by a very ac-
tive West Melton Branch
committee. The enormous
amount of time spent by
some members of this group
has made it the premier air-
field it is today.
18Founding of the Canterbury Aero Club Inc
A deputation, headed by Sir
Francis Boys, who, a short Left:
while later, became the first J C (Bert) Mercer
President of the Canterbury first Instructor of
Aero Club Inc, approached the Canterbury
the Canterbury Progress Aero Club Inc.
League to enlist support for a
proposal to form a light aero- Below:
plane club. The aim and Opening of the
objects of a flying club, Sir Wigram
Francis told the League, clubrooms in
would be to provide grounds, 1932
machines, instructors, and to
provide for sporting events
and to control the rules of
civil aviation as far as the
club was concerned.
After the meeting the Christ-
church "Press" reported on
April 5, 1928: "It seems the
day is not far distant when
the people of New Zealand
shall see what other coun-
tries have already seen - the
realisation of Tennyson's
dream of "heavens filled with
commerce, argosies of magic
sails."
On June 20, 1928 more than
100 prospective members of Above: Wigram Airfield in 1936
the Canterbury Aero Club
attended a general meeting Below: Club fleet in the mid 30s
at which the following resolu-
tion was carried: 'That a Club
to be known as the Canter-
bury Aero Club be now
formed, comprising all those
persons who have already
signified their intention of
becoming members together
with those present who now
signify their intention of being
members.
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